{"id":16481,"remedy_name":"Eyebright","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Euphrasia officinalis","Eyebright"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Neutral\/Anytime","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Anti-catarrhal, Anti-.\nParts Used: Whole herb.","modalities":"Cautions: Possible eye irritation when used.","symptoms_by_system":{"Urinary & Genital":"Poorly researched, eyebright is regarded by herbalists as a key remedy for mucous membranes of the eyes, ears, and sinuses. Eyebright Euphrasia officinalis Eyebright may have gained its name from its flowers, thought to resemble the human eye. More probably , experience taught that the herb was good for the eyes, hence the name. Although little researched, it contains constituents known to have a tonic effect on mucous membranes, including those of the eyes. medicinal uses Part used Whole herb Key actions Anti-catarrhal \u2022 Anti- inflammatory \u2022 Astringent eye disorders in Western herbal medicine, eyebright is a specific remedy for common eye problems such as conjunctivitis (\u201cred eye\u201d) and blepharitis (infection of the eyelid). Taken internally , it is thought to heal the surface of the eye, relieving inflammation and drying up excessive watering. Well-filtered, cooled eyebright infusion can also be applied as a lotion to a partially closed eye. Traditionally , the herb has been taken to improve vision. EuphRAsiA offi CinALis Key InformatIon safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 traditional use \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 research \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 \u2729 \u2729 best taKen as Infusion \u2713\u2713\u2713 Tincture \u2713\u2713 Tablet, capsule \u2713 dosage B (see pp.44\u201345) often used with Elder (Sambucus nigra) cautions Possible eye irritation when used topically. See also pp.42\u201351. catarrh and hay fever Routinely taken by hay fever sufferers each summer, eyebright helps to control allergic symptoms such as sneezing, itchy eyes, and copious watery mucus. similar conditions that affect the ear, nose, and throat are also likely to benefit from its use. dried leaves leaves are used to relieve inflammation of the eye 129"},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}